NCIt definition : Human NPPA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36.22 and is approximately
3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes natriuretic peptides A, plays a role in
the regulation of natriuresis, diuresis, and vasodilation. Mutation of the gene is
associated with atrial fibrillation familial type 6 and atrial standstill type 2.;